These cabbage rolls with ham and cheese offer a unique way to make cabbage rolls. While most people might be familiar with cabbage rolls that are stuffed with a meat and rice filling, this version is a little more unique as they contain ham and cheese. Containing your meat and vegetable, these cabbage rolls make a wonderful heartwarming dinner when the weather cools down.
To make the cabbage rolls with ham and cheese, blanched cabbage rolls get rolled with ham and cheese before being topped with breadcrumbs and parmesan, before being baked in the oven. The combination of textures and flavors makes these cabbage rolls so delicious!
What are Cabbage Rolls with Ham and Cheese?
These cabbage rolls with ham and cheese are a simple dish comprising only six ingredients. Similar to traditional Eastern European cabbage rolls that contain a meat and rice mixture and tomato sauce, these cabbage rolls require blanched cabbage leaves to make them pliable enough to roll with the filling. However, rather than the meat and rice filling, this version includes a ham and cheese filling, and instead of tomato sauce to coat, they have a crispy breadcrumb topping.
Pro Tips
- Make sure you boil the cabbage leaves long enough so that they are pliable and won’t break when you roll them with the filling.
- Choose whatever type of cheese you enjoy as long as it melts well. Mozzarella or Swiss cheese pair particularly well with the sliced ham.
- For added flavor, feel free to toss the breadcrumbs with seasonings like minced garlic or dried herbs.
- You will know that the cabbage rolls are adequately baked when they are very tender and their topping is golden and crispy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Type of Cabbage Should Be Used for Cabbage Rolls?
The best type of cabbage to use for this cabbage roll recipe is regular green cabbage. However, you could use savoy cabbage instead if you have that on hand.
What Type of Ham Should Be Used in Cabbage Rolls?
You can use whatever type of ham you enjoy such as deli-style ham or leftover roasted ham. If you have leftover ham, just make sure you slice it thinly so that it will roll easily with the cabbage leaves.
Can I Use Seasoned Breadcrumbs Instead of Plain?
Absolutely! Seasoned breadcrumbs will pair beautifully with the cabbage rolls although plain is fine as well.
How to Store Cabbage Rolls with Ham and Cheese
Leftover cabbage rolls store well and may even taste better the day after they are made. Simply cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and store them in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.
They can also be placed in sealed containers in the freezer where they will keep for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Cabbage Rolls with Ham and Cheese
Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). Separate the cabbage leaves and boil them in batches of 4 to 5 leaves for 5 minutes or under tender. Remove them and allow them to cool.
Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). Separate the cabbage leaves and boil them in batches of 4 to 5 leaves for 5 minutes or under tender. Remove them and allow them to cool.
Cut large cabbage leaves in half and cut thick ribs from the leaves.
Cut large cabbage leaves in half and cut thick ribs from the leaves.
Place ham and cheese on top of each cabbage leaf and roll them up into tight rolls.
Place ham and cheese on top of each cabbage leaf and roll them up into tight rolls.
Brush a baking dish with olive oil and sprinkle some of the breadcrumbs on top.
Brush a baking dish with olive oil and sprinkle some of the breadcrumbs on top.
Arrange the cabbage rolls in the casserole dish.
Arrange the cabbage rolls in the casserole dish.
Drizzle the cabbage rolls with additional olive oil, and sprinkle them with the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Bake them for 35 to 40 minutes.
Drizzle the cabbage rolls with additional olive oil, and sprinkle them with the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Bake them for 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve immediately!
Serve immediately!
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